Dan Johnson

Dan Johnson has been an editor, writer, and analyst for DraftKings and DraftKings Network since 2024. He’s previously held editorial posts at The Paris Review, Macmillan Publishers, Bedford/St. Martin’s Press, ASSIGNMENT Magazine, and FantasySixPack. You can find his various editorial work & writing (sports-related and non-) at all of the above.

Latest articles from Dan Johnson

Odell Beckham Jr. makes Giants roster, Aaron Donald back with Rams: latest updates for NFL roster cuts

Cincinnati Bengals•NFL

Dan Johnson runs down the biggest news and names from roster-cut Sunday in the NFL, including Odell Beckham Jr. and Aaron Donald.

August 30, 2026

Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds prediction, pick for MLB on Sunday 8/30/26

Arizona Diamondbacks•Sports Betting Picks

Dan Johnson takes you through his preview, prediction, and best bet for today's baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and the Cincinnati Reds.

August 30, 2026

Athletics vs. Baltimore Orioles prediction, pick for MLB on Sunday 8/30/26

Arizona Diamondbacks•Sports Betting Picks

Dan Johnson takes you through his preview, prediction, and best bet for today's baseball game between the Athletics and the Baltimore Orioles.

August 30, 2026

What happened to Xavier Edwards? Injury updates for Nationals vs. Marlins on 8/30/26

Cleveland Guardians•MLB

Xavier Edwards left Sunday's game between the Nationals and the Marlins after injuring himself on a stolen base attempt. More here.

August 30, 2026

Best NRFI bets today: No Run First Inning MLB picks for Sunday 8/30/26

Kansas City Royals•Sports Betting Picks

Dan Johnson analyzes his three favorite MLB NRFI (no run first inning) prop bets for today's full slate of ballgames.

August 30, 2026

MLB Best Bets: Top home run props for Sunday 8/30/26

Los Angeles Dodgers•Sports Betting Picks

Dan Johnson analyzes his three favorite home run props across all of today's loaded MLB slate.

August 30, 2026

Best college football props for Memphis Tigers vs. UNLV Rebels Week 0 on Saturday 8/29/26

College Football•Sports Betting Picks

Dan Johnson takes you through his favorite player props for today's college football game between the Memphis Tigers and the UNLV Rebels.

August 29, 2026

Best college football props for Hawaii Rainbow Warriors vs. Stanford Cardinal Week 0 on Saturday 8/29/26

College Football•Sports Betting Picks

Dan Johnson takes you through his favorite player props for today's college football game between the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors and the Stanford Cardinal.

August 29, 2026

Full 2026 fantasy football cheatsheet: Top 200 ranks, RB/WR profiles & sleepers, QB & TE league-winners

DraftKings Fantasy Advice

It's the biggest fantasy draft weekend of the year; use this cheatsheet as your definitive hub for rankings, sleepers, busts, and league-winners!

August 29, 2026

North Dakota State Bison vs. Jacksonville State Gamecocks prediction, pick for CFB Week 0 on Saturday 8/29/26

College Football•Sports Betting Picks

Dan Johnson takes you through his preview, prediction, and best bet for today's CFB game between the North Dakota State Bison and the Jacksonville State Gamecocks.

August 29, 2026

USC Trojans vs. San Jose State Spartans prediction, pick for CFB Week 0 on Saturday 8/29/26

College Football•Sports Betting Picks

Dan Johnson takes you through his preview, prediction, and best bet for today's CFB game between the USC Trojans and the San Jose State Spartans.

August 29, 2026